Topland led by Sol Zakay, has acquired Hallmark Hotels a luxury four star hotel portfolio for circa £75m, taking Topland’s hotel portfolio to 30 hotels across the UK. This transaction supports Topland’s ongoing strategy to build a £1bn hotel business. Hallmark consists of eight luxury four star hotels – 730 rooms, with 600 employees across the UK including Croydon, Manchester … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s new Franchisee plans 10 new outlets
Harry Ramsden’s, the iconic British brand world famous for its fish and chips, has granted the franchise for the southern half of West Sussex to locally based businessman, Ruslan Kyshtoobaev. As part of an ambitious growth strategy overseen by Harry Ramsden’s CEO Joe Teixeira, under the terms of the franchise agreement, within the next 5 years, 10 new outlets will open across … [Read more...]
William Grant & Sons UK innovates with Three Barrels Honey
Independent spirits leader, William Grant & Sons UK, has launched Three Barrels Honey to capitalise on a flavour profile that’s dominating consumer interest and build on the popularity of the UK’s Number One* VSOP Brandy. Three Barrels Honey A fine blend of VSOP and natural honey flavourings, Three Barrels Honey is a 30% ABV spirit drink that has been expertly crafted … [Read more...]
First representative for Foodservice in the Women in the City awards
The winners of the prestigious Women in the City Future Leaders Award 2014 have been announced today, with the Facilities Management sector represented for the first time ever, as Catharine Barras of BaxterStorey is selected for the title of finalist. The national Future Leaders Award, sponsored by the ICAEW, Google, HSBC and Penna, shines a spotlight on exceptional women and … [Read more...]
Bramall Hall and Park seeks café operator
CBRE’s Manchester Specialist Markets team has been appointed by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council to source an operator for a renovated café / tea room unit within the historic Bramall Hall and Park visitor attraction near Stockport. The Grade I Listed manor house and gardens are currently undergoing Heritage Lottery funded renovation / improvement works which are due … [Read more...]